5 - Safety and first aid Flashcards
The health care provider is most likely to encounter which of the following hazards upon entering the nuclear medicine department to obtain a blood specimen from a patient?
radiation hazard
The first step in controlling severe bleeding is to:
apply pressure directly over the wound or venipuncture site
In the hazardous labeling system developed by the NFPA, the blue quadrant of the diamond indicates a(n):
health hazard
If an electrical accident occurs involving electrical shock to an employee or a patient, the first thing that the health care provider should do is:
shut off the electrical power
The use of the SDS format for hazard communication sheets is required by the:
Global Harmonization System
The abbreviation RACE is used in:
fire emergencies
Which of the following should not be done for a shock victim who seems to be not fully conscious?
give fluids to keep the victim from becoming dehydrated
What are the major principles of self-protection from radiation exposure?
time, distance, and shielding
High exposures of radioactivity have been shown to lead to:
leukemia
If a health care provider has a chemical spilled on him or her, he or she should immediately:
rinse the area with water
According to the hazard labeling system developed by NFPA, the yellow quadrant of the diamond indicates a(n)::
instability hazard
What are C class fires?
Electrical
What are B class fires?
Chemical
What are A type fires?
Paper, wood, and fabric
Which of the following is needed for cleanup of a chemical spill?
Rubber gloves
In case of a chemical spill in the eye, the victim should rinse his or her eyes with water for a minimum of __ minutes.
15
The ________ to Know law is also referred to as the OSHA HazCom standard.
Right
In case of a chemical spill in the eye, the victim should rinse his or her eyes at the ________ station.
eyewash
______from a person’s limb can be decreased by elevation.
Bleeding
What is a sign of a latex allergy?
A rash
What emergency procedures should occur if an accident occurs involving electrical shock to a health care worker?
- The electrical power source must be turned off or unplugged. If impossible remove the electrical contact from the victim using something that does not conduct electricity, such as a glass since it does not conduct electricity and push away the power supply. Never attempt without these precautions.
- Call for medical assistance and start CPR immediately. The patient should not be moved prior the arrival of medical assistance. The patient should be kept warm until medical help arrives.
What organization developed a labeling system for hazardous chemicals that are frequently used in health care facilities?
NFPA
The Global Harmonization System is what?
A hazardous materials classification
Safety equipment in a chemical area of a health care facility should include-
an emergency shower
The blue quadrant on the NFPA diamond zone is for
health hazard
